As we prepare to launch its Pre-Conservatory Music Mastery Programme, we are thrilled to spotlight Dr. YunJi Kwak, a deeply accomplished pianist and educator whose journey through music has been nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Kwak’s musical journey began with a spark: Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat major. As a child, she...
When Mr Joel Ford stepped into his role as Head of Libraries, he was met with a challenge to create a new space for students where curiosity could come alive. Though the shelves of our UY library were brimming with books, many went untouched. The library had become more of a...
A momentous celebration took place on campus with the reopening of Parker Hall on 31 October 2025, an event that acquired even more significance by coinciding with Worldwide Woodstock Day. The morning began with a Woodstock Chapel service, featuring a thought-provoking, engaging – and entertaining! – devotion by Jonathan Abraham ‘01, setting the perfect tone for the day. Guests then gathered for a special tea in the sunny Amphitheatre before entering the stunningly renovated...
Celebrating Milestone Reunions on the Hillside! Woodstock School proudly hosted milestone reunions for the Classes of 1975 and 1980 this autumn!Marking their 50th and 45th reunions, alumni returned to campus to relive cherished memories, walk familiar paths, and reconnect with friends and teachers. From revisiting classrooms and dorms to sharing laughter...
From banking with global institutions to building and scaling multiple ventures, Manav Mehra, Class of 1996, has carved a dynamic path in finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Currently serving on Woodstock School’s Board, Manav also plays an active role as one of the Alumni Ambassadors representing India and is a leading...
Dr. Aloke Maiti’s journey into Indian classical music began with the gentle encouragement of his mother, whose love for the art form planted the first seeds of inspiration. That early influence was later deepened by the towering legacies of Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee, whose mastery of the sitar...
Today we celebrate Mr Jordan Korth, a pillar of the Woodstock School Music Department and a quiet virtuoso of nearly every instrument within reach. Mr Korth’s journey into music began not with a formal recital, but with a group of friends determined to start a rock band. Faced with the absence...
Dana Crider, beloved teacher, dorm parent, church leader, environmentalist and long-term Mussoorie resident, passed away on 18 September 2025. For over four decades, his larger-than-life presence was woven into the very fabric of the Woodstock and hillside community. His rich, booming voice could fill an auditorium, his beautiful singing –...
Mr David Williamson, Head of Music at Woodstock School, has built a career shaped by curiosity, resilience and a deep commitment to nurturing others through the power of song. A self-described late bloomer, his musical journey has unfolded through a series of transformative experiences - each one opening a new...
When Ashton first walked through the gates of Woodstock School in Grade 9, he wasn’t just beginning high school – he was stepping into a story already in motion. With grandparents who served as missionaries across India and a mother who once roamed the same hills as a student, Ashton’s...
